Fountain pen desk set



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UNITED STATE PATENT OFFICE I. rnanrnn, or nnrnorr, MICHIGAN, nssmnon irorm: nnsi: sn'r comm, or cnrcaco, rumors, A conrom'rron or rumors rounrnmran nEsx sn'r 1: Application died January 80, 1929. Serial 1T0.-836,195.

This invention relates to improvements in supportsv for writing pens,and more particularly to that class of desk pensupports adapted for usein connection with capless fountain pens, more commonly known asfountain pen, desk sets. i

It Is a ma or purpose of thepresent iii-- vention to provide a fountainpen desk set support or set having universally. adjustable pen holdingmeans whereby the pen may be maintained at any desired angle withrespect to the base of. the desk set. V

It is a further object of the present invention to provide in a desk penset'of the. class described, improved means whereby ready adjustment ofthe pen supporting portlon may be had, frictional means being employedto retain the said pen supporting portion 1n any desired adjustedposition. 1 It is a still-further object of the present invention toprovide a desk pen'set of the class set forth-having improved adjustablefrictional means adapted to retain the pen supporting portion in anydesired position, the said means being adjustable to vary the tensionupon the bearing of the pensupporting portion at will, and being furtheradapted to compensate for wearthereon resultant through continued use 39It is a still her object .of the invention to provide improved meanswithin the pen supporting portion whereby the point of the pen may bemaintained sealed and dust proof when the pen is not in use.

It is a further object of tion to provide a desk pen set or support ofthe class set forth which will be extremely ornamental in appearance,and durable as well as substantial in structure; which will be simple inoperation; which may be 'conveniently assembled and which maybeeconomically manufactured. Further objects of the invention will behereinafter more fully set forth.

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accompanying drawings. illustrate several desk pen sets or supports ofpreferred construction embodying the present invention which will bedescribed in detail to enable others to understand and use the same, butthe invention is not-considered restricted n'1odified form of desk penset constructed in the present invento thespecific forms of constructionwhich areshown in tile drawings, and reference is therefore had to theclaims for summaries of theessentials of the invention, and of the novelfeatures of construction, and of the 55 novelcombinations of parts forall of which protectiouis desired. In thedrawiHgszl Figure 1 is a topplan view of one form of desk pen set constructed inaccordance with 60;the present invention, a portion of the pen proper being broken away.

Figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view through the entire desk pensupport, taken on the line 2'2'of Figure 1. 1

Figure 3 is a transverse sectional view. taken on theline 3-43 of Figure2.

Figure 4 is an enlarged detail transverse sectional view throughth'ep'en supporting member, taken on theline 44 of Figure 2. 70'

' Figure 5 is atop plan view of a. slightly accordance with the presentinvention, a portion of the pen proper being broken away.

Figure 6 is a longitudinal sectional view taken on the line 66 .ofFigure 5.

' Figure 7 is a detail transverse sectional view taken on the line 7'7of Figure 6. r

Figures 8 and 9 are detail plan views of the sealing washers detached 50Figure 10 is a longitudinal sectional view taken through a portion of adesk pen set il- 'lustrating a still further modified form of pensupporting member. a Figure 11 is a detail sectional view through 3 aportion of a pen supporting member illustrating a modifiedform of penholding or sealing member therein. r Figure 12 is a detail elevationalview of the sealing member illustrated in Figure 11, detached. I

Figure 13 is. a view similar to Figure 11 illustrating a still furthermodified. form o pen holding and sealing member. Figure 14 is a detailelevational view of the pen holding member illustrated in Figure 13, butdetached.

Figure 15 is a longitudinal sectional view through a portion of-a deskpen set illustrating a further slightly modified form of'pen which thepen supporting member is attached.

Figure 19- is a transverse sectional view slmilar to Figure 18illustrating. a modified form of adjustable frictional means for main-vtaining the bearing in adjusted position.

-Figure 20 is a transverse sectional view illustrating a form of devicesimilar to Figure but illustrating a modified form of frictlonal meansfor maintaining the bearing in desired adjusted position.

Figure 21- is a transverse sectional view similar to Figure 20 butillustrating in comb1nation therewith, a form of bearing having 1tapered conical extremities similar to that illustrated in Figures 18and 19.

As shown in the drawings, the noveldesk pen set comprises a base whichmay be formed from any desired material, and which may be of any desiredsize and conformation and ornamental appearance. As shown in the form ofthe device illustrated in Figures 1 to 4 inclusive of the drawings, thebase may berectangular in conformation, and is preferably hollowtherebeneathas will be hereinafter more fully described. The base 1 isprovided on its upper surface-and adjacent the rear thereof, with apreferably centrally located circular aperture 1',- ad'apted to receivea reduced portion 2" formed upon a substantially hemi-sphericallyconformed housing 2 in which pivotally mounted the pen supporting member3.

The base 1 is further provided with a sec- .ond aperture 1 through whichis designed to project the neck 4 of an ink containing recep- "tacle 4which may be mounted beneath the Baal Jase in any desired manner,preferably the aperture 1 being centrally located and dis.-

posed adjacent the front of the base 1. Pref erably a stra 4 is providedto retain the ink receptacle against the under sideof the top of thebase, which may be recessed-if desired as at 1. The strap may be securedin any desired manner, as by having the extremities thereof slotted orhooked for engagement with screws 1 or the like threaded into bosses 1integrally formed within the hollow base. The ink receptacle may beprovided with any suitably ornamental cap or cover 4, designed toprotectthe ink therein against dust or the i e. I The housing 2 isdesigned to rotate upon against the-base of the desk pen set when thehousing is in position, thus providing an additional bearing surface forthe housing with respect to the base 1.

The housing2 is provided with a merid- I ional slot 2 in which is guidedthe pen supporting member, the housing being of hollow lnteriorconformation to provide a bearing 2 for a pivotal member 3 towhich thepen supporting member is secured, )as will be hereinafter more fullydescribed.

The pen supporting member may be of any desired size and ornamentalconformation, comprising a body portion 3 provided with a slightlytapered bore or socket for the reception of the pen P, and having areduced stem 3 on its lower end designed to engage with the slot 2 inthe housing. Preferably this stem is formed with substantially flatopposite sides to provide snug bearing surfaces a ainst the sides of theaforementioned slot.

e opposite extremity of the 11 supporting member maybe slightly 're needand 1s exteriorly screw threaded for engagement with a similarly screwthreaded ornamental cap orthe like 3 adapted for the retention of anydesired form of sealing means for.

maintaining the pen within the supporting member in a sealed and dustproof condition. Preferably such sealing means comprises a pair ofwashers, or the like, 5, having their inner peripheries toothed orserrated. as

From an examination of-Figure of the drawings, it will be obvious thatthe said washers are assembled instaggered relationship whereby theteeth on the "one washer overlap the teeth on the other so that by thisarrangement there is provided a novel structure which permits of theready positioning of a pen within the supporting member and the readywithdrawal thereof, while when so positioned the point of the pen ismaintained sealed and free from any foreign element as dust or the like.The pen supporting member may be attached to the bearing member 3 in anydesired manner. Preferably the stem 3 of the supporting member isrecessed for the reception of a screw or the like'3 adapted to bethreaded into the bearing 3 1, preferably the relationshi between thesaid stem and the bearing being such that the upper surface of the saidstem merges into the upper surface of the aforesaid bearing. Any desiredmeans may be employed for retaining the pen supporting member in anydesired adjusted position. One preferable means comprises a frictionalflat s ring member'3 secured to the under sur ace of the supportingmember remaining in any desired adjusted position. It-will be noted thatthe extremities of the spring member project beyond the aperture 1,thereby preventing the displacement of the entire housing 2 and the pensupporting member therewith.

The operation of the entire desk set is extremely simple. Rotation ofthe housing will permit of any desired adjustment or variation betweenthe pen holding member and the pen therewith, with respect to a verticalaxis as between the housing and the base of the desk set; while the pensupporting member may be pivotally adjusted within the housing thusattaining. any desired variationwith respect to the horizontal axis.

In the form of the invention illustrated in Figures 5 to 9 inclusive ofthe drawings, the

base 10 of the desk set has been shown as oval or elliptical inconformation, the base being provided with apertures 10*and 10", similarto the apertures 1? and 1". for the reception of the housing 12 and theink receptacle 4. In this form of the invention, the ink receptacleis'retained in position identically as the recept'acle in the form ofthe invention reviously described. and accordingly it s believed needsno further discussion here.

The housing 12 comprises a upper hemisphericalportion and a reducedportion 12 adapted to be received with n the aperture 10 in the base andto rotate therein, the said reduced portion proiecting beneath the base10 and. having the lower extremity thereof screw threaded for engagementwith a nut or the like 12 designed to prevent displacement of thehousing. The housing is further provided with an enlarged shoulder orthe like 12", similar to the shoulder 2" .as above .described and for anidentical purpose. In

the upper surface of the housing there is provided a meridional slot 12in which is guided the pen supporting member 3, the housing being ofhollow interior conformation to provide a bearing 12 and for a pivotalmember 3' to which the pen supporting member is designed to be attached.

The pen supporting member, as hereinhefore described, comprises a bodyportion 3 provided with a slightly tapered bore or socket for thereception of the pen P, and having a reduced'stem 3 on its lower enddesigned to engage within the slot 12 in the housing. This stem isformed with substanving surfaces against the sides of the slot in thehousing, the extremity of the stern being reduced and screw threaded asat 3 for engagement with a similarly screw threaded recess within thebearing member 3.

The opposite extremity of the 'pen supporting member may be formed ashas been previously described, with a threaded cap or the like 3 adaptedfor the retention of the sealing means or washers 5 within thesupporting member.

In this form of the invention a coil spring 12 is provided for assuringthe retention .of the pen supporting member in any desired adjustedposition. As shown in Figures 6 and 7 of the drawings, the said springis poshtioned within the housing 12 and is adapted to bear against themember 3, thus serving to securely seat the said member within itsbearing and providing frictional engagement thereb'etween.-. The spring12 is retained in position by means of' a nut or the,like 12 screwthreaded within the reduced portion '12 and obyiously the tension of thespring against the member 12 may be varied merely by adjustment of thenut; this being particularly desirable to compensate for any wear withinthe bearing resultant from continued: use. It will be readily understoodthat the operation of this form of the invention is identical with thatof the form thereof first herein described. The identical readiness andcompleteness of adjustability is had, and the essential elements ofsimplicity and convenience of assembly, manufacture and use being had. i

In the form of the invention illustrated in Figure 10 of the drawings,the base 21 is provided with an aperture 21 in which is positioned forrotation a member 22 provided with a reduced and flattened portion 22"and which terminates at its upper extremity in a bearing member 22",similar in-conformation and function to the bearing 3 above described. Aleaf spring or the like 22 is suitably secured tothe under surface ofthe member 22, and serves to retain the same. in position for properrotation. If desired the member 22 may be provided with a shoulder orthe like 22 to further assist in maintaining same positioned in thebase.

The pen holding member comprises a body portion provided with a slightlytapered socket for'the reception of the pen '1 t5 ally flat oppositesides to provide snug bear- A socket 23 is formed within the lowerexscrew threaded portion formed upon a cap member 23 which serves toretain the sealing washers therein in proper position. These sealingwashers are identical as illustrated and described in connectlon withthe hereinbefore mentioned forms of the invention, and

accordingly it is believed need no further discussion here. 1

Obviously this form of the invention comprises the positioning of theresilient means for insuring the stability of the pen supporting memberwithin the said member.

In Figures 11 to 14 of the drawings, inelusive, there has beenillustrated a portion of, a pen supporting member 33'interiorly screwthreaded for engagement with a cap or the like 33 designed to secure inposition re silient pen gripping members 33 comprising an outwardlydirected annular shoulderor flange and downwardly depending spring.fingers. 33 preferably formed integrally therewith. p

'As illustrated more specifically in Figure 12 of the drawings, each pengripping member may include an integral ring like portion 33 or thisportion maybe omitted as shown in Figure 14. Any desired quantity ofspring fingers may be provided, in the two illustrations in the drawings(Figures 12 and 14) four and three of such fingers being illustratedrespectively.

If desired, in connection with the pen gripping element above described,sealing washers may be employed; or these washers may be omitted.inasmuch asthe pen maybe designed to snugly fit within the member 33".

' There has been illustrated in Figure 15 ofv the drawings a desk penset including a base 21 provided with an aperture 21.in which ispositioned for rotation a member 22 provided with a reduced and squaredportion 22 which terminates at its upper extremity in a bearing member22 similar in conformation scribed in connection with and function tothe bearing 22 abov de- Figure 10 0 the drawings.

The pen holding member 23 may be constructed identically, and the samecombination of elements might be employed .to insure proper frictionalengagement as between the pen holding member and the bearing 22 as hasbeen illustrated and fully described in connection with Figure 10 of thedrawings find accordingly needs no further discussion ere.

To retain the pen supporting member within the base, the lower extremityof the said member may be screw threaded as at 22 for engagement with alocking nut 22'.

Tlie form of the invention illustrated in Figures 16 and 17 of thedrawingsincludes a. base 21 provided with an aperture21 in which ispositioned for rotation a .member22 pro vided with a reduced and squaredportion 22' which terminates at its upper extremity in a tubular bearingmember 22". The lower extremity of the member 22' isscrew threaded -asabove set forth at 22 for engagement'with the locking nut 22. It will be0 vious from a comparison of this form of the invention with thatillustrated in Figure '15, that the bearing portion proper may beslightly ofiset from the vertical axis of the member 22.

The pen holding member 23 comprises a body portion provided with aslightly tapered bore or socket for the reception of the pen P and isformed with an interiorly screw thread-- ed socket for the reception ofthe cap mem ber- 23 which serves to retain'the sealing washers 5 thereinas has been previously described. The bottom extremity of the ,penholding member -is'- reduced and exteriorly screw threaded as at 23* forengagement with 'a bearing member 23 adaptedtosurround andhave' pivotalengagement with the bear;

ing 22*. Any'desired frictional means might b'e employedto insure properengagement as between the pen holding member 'andfthe bearing 22.

Preferably such means includes leaf sp ing' or the like 24 seated'withinthe member 23 andhaving an arcuate offset portion I 24: adapted toengage against the bearing 22. The extremities of the member'24 areturned outwardly and are'adapted: tobe engaged by the reduced portion 23of the pen holding member 23. It will be apparent that the engagement ofthe above described frictional means may be varied by. rotation of thepen holding member 23 within the screw threaded socket in "the bearingmember 23.

The member 23 is slotted for' eng'agement with the reduced and squaredportion 22 on the member 22; the operation of the devicebeing identicalas described in with Figure 10 of the drawings.

, The form-of the invention llustrated in Figure 18 of the drawings issimilar to that disclosed in Figure 3 thereof. The base 1 is providedwith an aperture 1' adapted to ,re

connection ceive a reduced portion 2* formed'upon a sub stantially domeshaped housing 2 OfhOllOW interior conformation toprovidefa bearing 2for a'member 3? to which. thepen supporting member is secured as hasbeen previously described. In this form of the invention thebearing'member 3 is substantially tubular and includes conicalextremities 3, the bearing 2 being properly conformed to engagetherewith.-

To provide forproper frictional relation-'- ship as between the bearingmember'3 and the housing2. a. flat spring member 3 ofi'set as at 3 maybe secured to the under surface of the base as by screws or the like 3.It has been found in practicethat the tapered portions 3 of the bearingmember insure a more satisfactory frictional engagement within thehousing whereby the pen holding member may be maintained in any desiredadjusted position, and further more readily compensates for any-wearresultant through continued use. i In Figure 19 of the drawings the base1 is provided with an aperture 1 adapted to receive the reduced portion2 on the dome shaped housing 2; the saidreduced portion pro ectingdownwardly through the base and being externally screw threaded forengage ment of a locking nut 2. The housing 2 is of hollow interiorconformation to provide a bearing 2 for a substantially tubular bearingmember 3 to which the pen holding member 3 is attached. Thebearingmember 3 includes,conical extremities 3, the bearing 2 beingproperly'conformed to engage therewith. A frictional block a conformedto snugly fit against the member 3 is positioned therebeneath and may beretainin in desired frictional engagement therewith y any de-' siredfrictional and adjustable means.-

. J Preferably such means comprises an adjusting nutscrew threadedwithin the lower,

reduced portion of the housing as v indicated at 3, a resilient springlike member 3 being interposed between the said nut and the bearingblock 3"; thus combining with a. tubular bearing having conicalextremities, frictional means variable or adjustable-formaintaining thepen supporting member in an desired position. a

n the forms ofthe invention illustrated in Figures 20 and 21 of thedrawings, the base 1 is provided with an aperture 1 adapted to receivethe reduced .portion' 2{ of a dome shaped housing 2, which is providedwith an interior bearing 2 for a pivotal member 3 to which the pensupporting member 3 is designed to be attached. In lFlgure 20 of thedrawings, the member 3 is illustrated as tubular, while in Figure 21 thesaid member is provided with the above described conical taperedextremities 3. A leaf spring 3 is secured'to the bottom of, the

reduced portion of the housing 2, as by screws or the li: e, and isadapted to bear against the under surface of the base, therebyresiliently and frictionally securingthe housing as against too freerotation. A bearing block or pad 3 is adaptedto be disposed againsttheunder face of the bearing member 39..

A coil spring 3 is disposed above the spring 3 and bears against the pad3? insuring the proper frictional engagement of the bearing member 3within the caring 2".

p i In the above described varied forms of the" invention preferredmountings for the pensupporting member have been illustrated adjustedposition.

and described, whereby the desired and I proper frictional engagementmay be maintained between the required parts and whereby any wearthereon may be com ensated for.

The desk sets thus describe are highly ornamental in appearance, and arebothextremely durable-and substantial in structure.

'Theyare simple of'operation, readily as-I 1 having thus been described,

1; A desk pen set comprising'a-base hav- 1 ing an aperture therein, asubstantially hemi I,

spherical housing slotted on its'upper surface rotatably mounted in saidaperture, the said housing beingprovide'd with an inter-- ss nalcylindrical recess, a pen supporting member mounted within the saidhousing, the

said pen supporting member comprising a; pen retaining portion, a stemportion ada ted-to travel within theIaforesaid slot -an acylindricalbearing portion mounted withinthe recess in the housing, and resilientmeans carr iedtby the housing ada ted to friction- ,ally engage thecylindrical 2. A desk pen set comprisinga base havspherical; hollowhousing slotted on' its upperf the said housing being provided with acylindrical recess, a pen supporting -member mounted within the saidhousing, the pen, supporting member comprising a penretain- T ingportion, a flattened stem portion adapted to travel within the aforesaidslot .andacylindrical portion journalledwithin the recess in thehousing, and resilient means car-- 'ried by theho usin'q adapted tofrictionally' engage thecylindrical bearing:

. 3.'A desk pen set comprisinga in an aperture therein, a substantiallyhemisp er-ical hollow housing slotted onits upper' arin'g. ,5 w

9 ing an aperture therein, a'substantiallyhe'mie base hail Q surfaderotatably mounted in said apertureyf' surface and provided with acylindrical re-j cess rotatably mounted withinthe vsaid aperture, a pensupporting member mounted within the said housing, the pen supportingmember comprising a pen retainingportion, a reduced stem portion adaptedto travel within-the aforesaid slot, andi -a- .cylindricalbearin'gnportion -journalled .wihin the recess in the housing, andresilient means harried by; the housing? adapted -to bear against f;he

,cylindrical bearing on'the pen supporting member and retain the same inany desired I 4. A desk pen set comprising aba se having anaperturetherein, a substantially lie'fiispherical hollow housing slotted on itsupper surface and provided with a cylindrical recess, rotatably mountedwithin thesaid aperture, a pen supporting member pivotally 1 mountedwithin the said I housing, the pen supporting member comprising a penretain ing portion, a reduced stem portion adapted to travel within theaforesaid slot, and a cylindrical bcarin portion journalled within therecess in t e housing, and resilient means carried by the housingadapted to frictionally engage the cylindrical bearing I, whereby toretain the pen supporting member in anydesired adjusted position, and

" means for varying the tension of the said rea cylindrical bearingportion at the upper extremity thereof, rotatably mounted within thesaid aperture, a pen supportin member pivotally mounted within the saidhousing,

; the pensupporting member including a pen retaining portion, a reducedstem portion adapted to travel within the aforesaid slot and engage thesides thereof and a, cylindrical bearing portion journalled within therecess in the housing, resilient means carried by the housing adapted tofrictionallyengage the cylindrical bearing, and sealing means carr1edwithin the pen retaining portion whereby the pen is maintained sealed.

6. A desk pen set comprising a'base having an aperture therein, asubstantially hol low hemi-spherical housing slotted on its uppersurface and provided with a cylindrical recess rotatably mounted withinthe said aperture, a pen supporting member journalled within thesaidhousing ada ted for pivotal movement relative thereto, t epen'supporting member including a pen retaining por-, tion, a reducedstem ortion adapted to travel within the aforesaid slot,'and acylindrical bearin portion journalled within the recess in the ousing,resilient means carried by the housing adapted to engage the cylindricalbearing whereby to retain' the pen supporting member in adjustedposition, and sealing means carried by the pen retaining portion adapted-to maintain the pen sealed, said means comprising a pair of toothedwashers .arrangedin abutting relationship with the i teeth thereofstaggered.

7. A desk pen set comprising a base hav- I ing'an aperture therein,asubstantially hollow hemi-spherical housing slotted on its uppersurface and provided with a cylindrical recess, rotatably mounted withinthe said aperture, a pen supporting member journalled' within the saidhousing, the pen supporting member comprising 'a pen retaining portion,a reduced stem i portion adapted to travel withinthe aforesaid slot and.a cylindrical bearing portionjournalled within the recess in thehousing, resilient means carried by the housing adapted to frictionallyengage the cylindrical bearing whereby the pen retaining portion-may bemaintained in desired adjusted position, said means comprising a coilwasher is disposed in staggered relationship" with respect to the teethof .the other washer. 8. In a recessed holder for pens, means forretaining a pen therein in sealed condition, said means comprising a 7pair of washers toothed along their inner peripheries and arranged inabuttin relationship, the said washers being so disposed that the teethof one washer are staggered with respect to the teeth of the otherwasher.

9. In a, desk pen set, in combination, a base having an aperture, abearin member mounted within said aperture and adapted for yieldingengagement with the base, a pen holding member mounted on said bearingmember, the bearing member including a cylindrical portion havingtapered conical extremities.

- 10. In a desk pen ,set, in combination, a base having an aperture, abearing member mounted within said aperture and adapted for rotationunder tension therein, and a pen holding member mounted on-said bearing.

rotatablymounted within-said aperture, a-

pen holding member mounted on said bearmg member, one of the membersincluding a bearing proper'of substantially cylindrical conformation theouter extremities of which are frusto conical in conformation, and theother member being provided with a journal a portion of which is similarin conformation to the said bearing proper,vand tensioning means formaintaining any desired adjusted relationship between the bearing memberand the pen holding member.

12. Ina desk pen set, in combination, a base having an aperture, abearing member rotatably mounted within said aperture, a pen holdingmember pivotally mounted on said bearing member, one of the membersincluding a bearing proper of cylindrical conformation the extremitiesof which are frusto conical in conformation and the other memberincluding a journal forthe said bearing a portion of which is similar inconformation thereto, and adjustable tensioning means for leg Imaintaining any desired adjusted relationship between the bearing memberand the pen holding member.

13. In adesk pen set, in combination, a base having an aperture, abearing member rotatably mounted within said aperture, a pen holdingmember pivotally mounted on said bearing member, one of the membersincluding a bearing proper of cylindrical conformation the extremitiesof which are frusto conical and the other member including a journal forthe said bearing proper of similar conformation, and adjustable meansfor maintaining any desired relationship between the bearing member andthe pen holding member, said means comprising a block adapted to bearagainst the bearing proper, the bearing surface of said block conformingto the tubular and conical surfacethereof, and spring means for varyingthe pressure of the block.

. the base and tensioning the movements of said second member and saidreceptacle.

15. In a desk set, a base, a receiving-receptacle, and means formounting said receptacle on said base comprising a member rotatablymounted on said base, a member secured to said receptacle, said twomembers being connected together for swinging movement of saidreceptacle relative to said base, spring means securing saidbase-mounted member to said base and also acting on saidreceptaclemounted memberfor tensioning movements of said receptacle.

16. In a desk set, a base, a receiving-receptacle, and means formounting said receptacle on said base comprising a member rotatablymounted on said base, a member secured to said receptacle,'said twomembers being connected together for swinging movement of saidreceptacle relative to said base,

and means for rotatably securing said basemounted member to said base,said means also tensioning movement of said receptacle. 17. In a deskset, a base having an opening, a receptacle, 9. socket member having apart engaged in said base opening, a member on said receptacle engagedin said socket for swinging movement of said receptacle, a springretainer carried by said socket member and engaging said base beneathsaid opening and also projecting into said socket member to engage saidreceptacle member for frictionally resisting its swinging movement.

18. In a desk set, a receptacle having one end open to receive thewriting point end of a writing instrument, a cap detachably mounted overthe open end of said receptacle, said cap having a central openingthrough which the writing instrument is inserted, and means forretaining the writing instrument in said receptacle in sealed conditioncomprising a pair of superimposed washers between said cap and the partof said receptacle supporting it, said washers being formed of resilientmaterial and having their inner peripheries serrated with the serrationsof one washer staggered with respectto the serrations of the other.

19. In structureof the class described, a base, a receiving-receptaclehaving an opening to receive a fountain pen and means for mounting saidreceptacle for swinging movement on said base comprising a membermounted on said base, a swing-permitting connection between saidreceptacle and said member, and means carried by said receptacle betweensaid swing connection and said receptacle opening for tensioningswinging movement of said'receptacle and for holding the latter in anyposition to which it may be swung.

20. In structure of the class described, a base, a receiving receptaclehaving an opening to receive a fountain pen, and means for mounting saidreceptacle for swinging movement on said base comprising a membermounted on said base, a swing-permitting connection between saidreceptacle and said member, and spring means carried by said receptaclebetween said swinging connection and said receptacle opening fortensioning swinging movement of said receptacle and for holding thelatter in any position to which it may be swung.

21. In a desk set, a base, a receiving-receptacle, and means formounting said receptacle upon said base for swinging movement comprisinga member fixed to said base, a member fixed to said receptacle, 'aswing-connection between said members, and tensioning means locatedbetween said receptacle and said second named member and opposingswinging movement of the latter.

22. In a desk set, a base, a receiving-receptacle, and means formounting said receptacle upon said base for swinging movement comprisinga member rotatably secured to said base, a member connected to saidreceptacle, a swing-connection between said members, tensionlng meanssupported by said receptacle and opposing swinging movement of thelatter, and separate tensioning means for opposing rotational movementof said basemounted member.

In testimony whereof he afiixes his signature.

' ALEXANDER I. FERRIER.

